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Horizon Europe Cluster 4 — Twin (Green+Digital) Transition for Industry

Horizon Space: Scientific Analysis of Space Data

Funds €1.5–2.5M teams mining space-science mission data — astronomy, heliophysics, solar-system exploration — into publications, tools and data products.

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Space-science missions produce far more data than their instrument teams can exploit. This topic funds the analysis and exploitation of that data — from ESA, national-agency, university and even CubeSat missions — across astronomy and astrophysics, cosmology, heliophysics and solar-system exploration. Earth-observation data is explicitly out of scope.

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Analysis and exploitation of data from science and exploration missions — astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, heliophysics, deep-space and solar-system exploration — including CubeSat and small-satellite missions. Outputs are publications, higher-level data products, and processing tools and methods. Earth-observation missions are out of scope.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.3 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€3.9M

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Last verified: 12 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-61Source: ec.europa.eu